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A variety of events supporting community involvement are held throughout the year. View our launch event and our virtual grand opening for the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement.
Equity and Belonging Begins at Home with Dr. Andrew B. Campbell (Dr. ABC)
In this session, Dr. Andrew B. Campbell explores how caregivers and community members can disrupt discrimination to promote hope, foster healing and inspire joyful learning. Through stories and tangible strategies, participants will be guided to confront racism and disrupt discrimination to deepen understanding of social justice, diversity, and equity.
Date: January 15, 2025
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. (virtual)
Location: virtual (register to receive link)
The ABC’s of Literacy
This virtual workshop is focused on the Ontario Literacy Curriculum. The session is an opportunity for Black families and families raising Black students in Grades 1- 8 at the TDSB to deepen their understanding and build their capacity on literacy skills. Practical resources and tools will be shared by educators to support Black children in both school and at home.
Date: January 28, 2025
Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Registration link: https://bit.ly/abcliteracy25
Honouring the theme for this year, ‘Growth and Reflection,’ in this session, award-winning playwright, actor, and wellness expert Trey Anthony delves into important topics such as the stigma surrounding mental health in Black communities. Drawing from her own personal journey, Trey will shed light on her experience with functional depression and mental health. She will also discuss the importance of seeking help and removing the shame and stigma often associated with mental health struggles.
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The TDSB Human Library Podcast: Conversations around Black Student Success and Excellence is a series of 15-minute audio episodes hosted by Shayle Graham.
The podcast introduces listeners to leading scholars, emerging thinkers, and fellow educators passionate about creating learning spaces dedicated to Black student success, well-being and positive racial identity. Each episode will highlight strategies that support meaningful engagement and advocacy of caregivers and communities and offers up guidance on how to navigate the education system.
Listen to season two of the TDSB Human Library Podcast: Conversations around Black Student Success and Excellence now!
Community consultations and focus groups are conducted to provide families an opportunity to engage with the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement and staff of the TDSB. Families are able to share their experiences engaging with their school community and discuss how the Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement can support their needs.
Established in 2016, BSACAC’s mandate is to examine and make recommendations on strategies to create more equitable outcomes, raise achievement levels and create safe spaces for Black students.
The BSACAC supports the Board’s ongoing commitment to work in partnership with its parents/guardians, communities and students to improve educational outcomes for Black students.
Dr. Carl James, York University’s Jean Augustine Chair, has been engaging in parent engagement workshops across the BSSE schools. Dr. James’ sessions have reached families and caregivers across all four Learning Centres within the TDSB.
The Centre of Excellence for Black Student Achievement focuses on improving the academic outcomes and experiences of belonging for Black students. The Centre of Excellence strives to support meaningful engagement and advocacy of caregivers and communities, improve communication about Black student success and provide guidance with system navigation.
Location: 2239 Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2P7
Office phone number: (416) 396-2351
Email: cebsa@tdsb.on.ca